New York, NY – November 15, 2022 – Horizon Partners, a leading M&A advisory firm, has been honored at the 21st annual M&A Advisor Awards in New York City, securing the prestigious 2021-22 Private Equity Deal of the Year award in the $100M to $250M category. This accolade, presented by The M&A Advisor, celebrates excellence in mergers and acquisitions, recognizing value-creating transactions, outstanding firms, and top professionals within the industry.
The award specifically acknowledges Horizon Partners’ advisory role in the merger and recapitalization of EverTrue and ThankView, facilitated by Rubicon Technology Partners. This transaction highlights Horizon Partners’ expertise in guiding complex deals to successful conclusions, further solidifying their reputation in the competitive M&A landscape.
Horizon Partners has consistently garnered industry recognition for its distinctive, artisanal approach to M&A advisory and its ability to deliver exceptional results for clients. Previously named “Boutique Investment Bank of the Year” by the M&A Atlas Awards in 2020, and awarded “2021 Growth Equity Deal of the Year,” Horizon and its team have received numerous accolades. These include “Transaction of the Year” and “Investment Banker of the Year” honors from both the M&A Atlas Awards and M&A Advisor Awards. This consistent recognition underscores Horizon Partners’ commitment to excellence and client success in the M&A sector.
The co-founders of EverTrue and ThankView, Brent Grinna and JD Beebe, shared their positive experience working with Horizon Partners:
“The Horizon Partners team is not only comprised of the best bankers in the business, they are genuinely decent human beings who truly care about their clients. While there are numerous reasons why we are grateful to have hired Horizon, the most salient is that they were ultimately highly successful stewards of our complex sponsor-backed merger and recapitalization. To reach the tremendous financial, strategic, and partnership outcome with Rubicon, Horizon at times slotted in operationally, putting on their CFO, strategy, and corporate development hats to help us make important decisions. This high-touch approach was critical in Horizon’s becoming so well versed in the nuances of the market and combined business that they could masterfully pitch that combined entity to many investors not familiar with such exotic initial transactions. In comparing our respective experiences post deal, it jumped out to us that in Brent’s pre-CEO career working in the investment banking and private equity industries, he never encountered a senior banker set as hands on and committed as Mike and Sandy (and he worked with exceptional folks!). From our initial kick-off through close, Horizon was more than just our advisor. They were truly partners who joined our respective teams. As we told the Horizon team at the end of our process, we are a “10” on the NPS scale in enthusiastically recommending their services to our peers. If you’re considering working with Horizon or if you’re curious to learn more about why we feel so strongly, shoot us connection requests and mention that in the note. We would be happy to discuss further.”
Mike Firmage, Co-founder and Managing Director at Horizon Partners, commented on the award: “We are grateful for each of our clients and are thrilled that EverTrue & ThankView have garnered the recognition that they deserve. We are thrilled with the EverTrue & ThankView | Rubicon transaction and partnership, are grateful for the trust of the co-founders, and appreciate The M&A Advisor’s recognition of the exceptional outcome.”
For more information about Horizon Partners and their award-winning M&A advisory services, please visit www.horizonpartners.com.
